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Updated June 2026
The study of past events, particularly in human affairs, or a continuous chronological record of important events. It encompasses the documentation and analysis of what has occurred over time.
“She majored in European history and specialised in the Renaissance period.”
/ˈhɪst(ə)ri/
his·to·ry
Contains Y as final vowel; H in first position with I as second vowel
Worth 12 points; the H and Y provide moderate scoring potential
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